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decrease

[dih-krees, dee-krees, dih-krees] / dɪˈkris, ˈdi kris, dɪˈkris /




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The Foundation for Government Accountability, relying on more recent data, notes a 12% decrease in the rolls in Virginia, 6% in North Carolina and 10% in Kansas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

However, Micron shares were down 9.1% at $905.68 on Friday, heading for the worst single-day percent decrease since a nearly 10% drop in March, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

That’s a nearly 75% decrease from the $2.2 billion auditors recommended on 2020 returns.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Scientists are clocking an increase in temperature and slight decrease in fog.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Would the thermodynamic arrow reverse and disorder begin to decrease with time?

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking




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